ὀρθρίζω

orthrizōVerbG3719

to rise at dawn

From: from G3722 (ὄρθρος);

Short Definition

to use the dawn, i.e. (by implication) to repair betimes

Full Lexicon Entry

= cl. poët., ὀρθρεύω, to rise early: with accusative of person(s) (as Ps, l.with), (see Thumb, Hellen., 123).
LXX Usage: chiefly for שָׁכַם hi., also for שָׁחַר pi., etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
1

Key Passages

  • Luke 21:38

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